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'We're not talking distant history here'
Herald photo by Ian Martens Julie Graham, human rights education and campaigns co-ordinator for KAIROS, speaks during the weekly meeting of the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs.
Lethbridge Herald | 24 May 2013
City's first Victor Walk
A group of walkers brave the rainy weather to take part in the inaugural Victor Walk Thursday morning at Henderson Lake. The local Victor Walk, one of many across the country, joined in the efforts of former NHL star and sex abuse victim Theo Fleury as he walked from Toronto to Ottawa to raise awareness of child sexual abuse.
Lethbridge Herald | 24 May 2013
Sneak peek at new U of L rez
Herald photo by Ian Martens University of Lethbridge president Mike Mahon talks with housing services manager Terri Thomas in one of the living areas Thursday at the new Aperture Park Phase III residence construction project.
Lethbridge Herald | 24 May 2013
Gas prices soaring
Many gas stations raised their prices to 131.9 cents a litre Thursday, including a couple of the city's Petro-Canada stations who just returned to pumping gas after being out of service for the past three weeks due to a supply issue.
Lethbridge Herald | 24 May 2013
Scientific juices flowing
Gilbert Paterson students Lauren Kwan and Maren Evanson take part in an experiment to analyze the vitamin C content of a variety of juices as part of the Science Sizzle school science camp Thursday at the University of Lethbridge. Grade 6 students from Paterson, G.S. Lakie and Wilson middle schools are taking part in the university's Destination Exploration science camp, learning through a variety of hands-on science activities.
Lethbridge Herald | 24 May 2013
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A lawyer for Glenwood couple David Stephan and his wife Collet told court he still needed to receive disclosure about the case, and had the matter adjourned until next month.Read more...
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Although no major flooding is expected yet, a high streamflow advisory was issued Thursday morning for the Oldman River and its tributaries upstream of Lethbridge. Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development released the warning at 9 a.Read more...
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In the works for about two years now, crews are busy drywalling, painting and laying bricks in the University of Lethbridge's new residence building in preparation for an August opening.Read more...
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More than 100 administrative professionals from across Canada and beyond are in town this week for the International Association of Administrative Professionals' national conference.Read more...
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Opening gates to our historySubscriberLethbridge's coal-mining roots are part of the city's fabric. We have Galt Gardens, Nicholas Sheran Park and the remains of the Galt No. 8 mine. Now citizens are gaining a new reminder, the Royal View Memorial Cemetery.Read more...
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Public school trustees will be voting on a resolution asking city council to close the shooting range at their next meeting Tuesday, May 28. "The board will consider a motion encouraging the city to close the range as soon as possible," said Barry Litun, superintendent.Read more...
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'We're not talking distant history here'SubscriberUnderstanding the past in order to learn for the future was part of a government apology about the shared government and church-run Indian Residential School System. It came from Prime Minister Stephen Harper five years ago along with the creation of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).Read more...
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Gem of West plans art showSubscriberThe event will feature free admission to the public and will feature all types of art - painting, sculpture, bronze, photography, pottery, woodcraft, metalcraft, textile art, ceramics and even books.Read more...
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The game was orginally scheduled to be held in Cardston, but with the Southern Alberta High School Rugby League playoffs due to start on Monday, the game was moved to the mud-free confines of the artificial-turf stadium.Read more...
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Bulls drawing some staresSubscriberThe Lethbridge Bulls are trying to build their profile within the city, to take advantage of last year's younger, louder and probably more inebriated crowd while still providing the best baseball in the city when the Western Major Baseball League opens its regular season on May 31 at Spitz Stadium.Read more...
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Lacrosse hits centre stageSubscriberThe Lethbridge Lacrosse Association turns on one important axis each year: The Floorbuster Memorial Tournament. This year's edition, the 11th annual, starts today at the Servus Sports Centre, Adams and Labour Club arenas and involves 39 teams.Read more...
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Gruninger strikes out 17 in Zeniths winSubscriberFacing the Raymond Comets, Gruninger not only earned the win on the mound, but racked up 17 strikeouts as Magrath posted a 6-3 decision as the Comets were held to three hits.Read more...
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The South risesSubscriberThe southern Alberta quartet of Andrew MacDonald (wide receiver for Winston Churchill), Brock Ramias (running back for LCI), Tyrel White (offensive lineman for Chinook) and Connor McIntyre (receiver for Raymond) helped Team South to a 31-19 over Team North in the game featuring the top graduating Grade 12 high school…Read more...
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When an upset Prime Minister Stephen Harper addressed the Conservative caucus earlier this week about the Senate expenses scandal, he hit the nail on the head when he urged caucus members to uphold a "culture of accountability." Because, at the end of the day, it boils down to elected officials…Read more...
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Without much of a "bozo eruption" in sight, perhaps the May 14 provincial election is British Columbia is finally the impetus that pollsters and journalists need to re-examine how measuring popular opinion is practised.Read more...
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